3 Reasons to Consider a Hydraulic Cattle Handling Chute

3 Reasons to Consider a Hydraulic Cattle Handling Chute

When you are in the market for a new cattle handling chute, there can be an overwhelming list of questions you need to answer. From whether you need a palpation gate, to determining the necessary access points, and even choosing your accessories, the list is long. Unfortunately, the most basic question of manual or hydraulic operation does not even come into the consideration process all too often.

It is easy to stick with what you know, and often cattle producers will stay with the style of cattle handling chute they have always used when it's time for an upgrade. However, there are several reasons why a hydraulic cattle handling chute might be just the ticket to take your operation to the next level.

These are the three reasons why you might want to consider a hydraulic cattle handling chute for your ranch that go far beyond the price tag.

1. Hydraulic cattle handling chutes can improve your processing efficiency.

With more and more cattle producers working a 9-5 and running the ranch on their evenings and weekends, time is more valuable than ever before. A properly designed hydraulic cattle handling chute can improve processing speeds dramatically, allowing you to put more cattle through the chute per hour and cut down on the time it takes to work them.

For proper flow and the best speed improvements look for a model that opens into a parallel squeeze option that is wide enough for the big mamas and bulls to walk through without having to squeeze through. Another key feature to look for is light at the end of the chute, because cattle always want to move in a direction where they believe they can escape an enclosed space.

2. You can run the chute without extra hands.

As they say, good help is hard to come by and getting harder by the day, and that sentiment could not be more true than it is in the ranching industry. Cattle ranching is a challenging profession with tight margins to contend with, and those tight margins can make it challenging to afford those who are trained effectively to work on the ranch.

A hydraulic chute is a one-time investment that can dramatically improve your operation, and unlike a ranch hand it doesn't require an hourly wage. When you look at the cost-benefit analysis of a hydraulic chute over hired help, your chute can pay itself off very quickly.

3. Hydraulic cattle handling chutes are easy on you and the cattle.

When it comes to ease of use, a hydraulic cattle handling chute is as good as it gets. There is no manual work required when the hydraulic controls power the head gate, tail gate, squeeze, and head control, making it the easiest way to manage your cattle. Proper maintenance is required, but if you take proper care of your hydraulic cattle handling chute, it will provide easy, reliable use for you for years to come.

Few can argue with these benefits of investing in a hydraulic cattle chute, but often the price tag is the reason that cattle ranchers may shy away from going for it. While this is an understandable concern, there are new products and cost-effective hydraulic models being added to the market, including the Q-Power 104 Series cattle handling chute.

The Q-Power 104 Series is the base model hydraulic cattle handling chute in the Arrowquip lineup, offering all of the animal science and proper engineering benefits seen in the higher end models at an affordable price point for any operation.

If you're looking for more details on the Q-Power 104 Series or any chute in the Arrowquip lineup, fill out the form below.

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Where to find a hydraulic squeeze chute for sale?

Arrowquip hydraulic squeeze chutes are available for purchase through a network of Dealer Partners located across North America, Europe, and the rest of the world. To locate and connect with your nearest hydraulic squeeze chute dealer, visit the Dealer Map.

What is the best cattle chute?

Arrowquip offers an extensive lineup of manual and hydraulic cattle handling chutes that have become recognized by cattle ranchers as the best cattle squeeze chutes in the world.

How to choose a hydraulic cattle chute power unit?

Depending on the model of hydraulic cattle handling chute you choose, there will be a variety of options available to suit the power requirements of the machine as well as your operation. These are the power options available for the hydraulic cattle handling chutes in the Arrowquip line.

• The Q-Power 104 Series comes standard with a 110V Power Pack mounted on top of the chute for easy plug and play operation.

• The Q-Power 107 Series is available with four power options including a 7.5HP Stealth Electric Power Pack, 7HP Gas Power Pack, 5HP Electric Power Pack, and Tractor Hook-Up to power your unit whatever way is most convenient for you.

• The General is available with a 14HP Gas Power Pack or 7.5HP Electric Power Pack to allow you to choose the style you prefer.